Set 6: Cross-Text Connections (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
Text 1 Magical Realism weaves fantastical elements into a realistic atmosphere. Unlike fantasy, where magic has its own rules, in magical realism, the supernatural is treated as mundane matter-of-fact. Text 2 In 'One Hundred Years of Solitude', a character ascends to heaven while folding sheets. The narrator describes the physics of the wind and the quality of the sheets with equal precision, grounding the miracle in domestic reality.
How does the example in Text 2 illustrate the 'mundane' treatment mentioned in Text 1?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question asks you to compare perspectives from two passages. Text 1: Supernatural = Mundane. Text 2: Ascends (Magic) vs Sheets/Wind (Ordinary). Tone: Equal precision. Illustration. Understanding how the authors relate to each other's views is essential. Identify whether they agree, disagree, or address different aspects of the topic. Focus on their specific claims and conclusions. When comparing texts, first identify each author's thesis or main argument. Then determine how these positions interact: do they complement each other, contradict each other, or address different aspects of the same issue? The relationship between texts reveals deeper meaning.
Key Evidence:
• "treated as mundane"
• "equal precision"
• "grounding the miracle"
Why others are wrong: C (Reality.), A (No rules.), B (Matter-of-fact.).
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